So what does this really mean? Being British So what does this really mean?

Does it mean…???

Let’s hear from some British citizens… http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/18211612 So what are your thoughts now? What does being British really mean? “Showing pride, respect and being proud of living in the UK. It also means showing knowledge and respect for the royal family and drinking lot of tea!” “I think that being British means that you are proud of the country you live in. It does not matter if you weren't born there or your family aren't from there."

Quick Quiz…. On YOUR BRITISH knowledge! How many countries are in the Commonwealth? Who is head of the Commonwealth? Can you name 3 Commonwealth countries? When is our Queen’s birthday? When did she become Queen of England? How old will the Queen be this year? Who is heir to the throne?

Answers… There are 53 countries in the Commonwealth Queen Elizabeth II is head of the Commonwealth Australia, Canada, India, South Africa, Kenya… 21st April is the Queen’s birthday She became Queen in 1952, but was crowned in 1953 She will be 92 in April 2018 The heir to the throne is her eldest son, Charles

What’s your British knowledge like? Continued…. http://www.ihlondon.com/Briti sh-Quiz Try this quiz as a class!

British Values… What are these? What does this phrase mean? In a school, teaching British values means providing a curriculum which ‘actively promote(s) the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs’. democracy the rule of law individual liberty mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith So nothing to do with cricket! Or fish and chips! Or roast dinner!!!

Your turn… Create a poster on what it means to be BRITISH!